Hey everyone, Our Libra New Moon Meeting is tomorrow evening at 7PM CST, and everything you’ll need is now ready for you in the classroom. You’ll find the Moon Meeting Handouts under Moon Meeting Resources. If you can, download them ahead of time, print or keep them nearby, and take a few quiet minutes to look through the reflection prompts. Tomorrow’s focus is on grounding before growth; finding steadiness before you reach for more. We’ll start with a calming breathwork ritual, move through guided reflection, and end in quiet grounding. No pressure, no perfection, just time to come back to yourself. See you tomorrow evening, Dana

Mugwort has been used for centuries to support digestion, calm the nerves, ease menstrual discomfort, and deepen intuition. In this video, I’ll show you how to create a simple tincture using dried Mugwort and alcohol as your base. A few drops go a long way. Most herbalists use 5–15 drops in water or tea, up to 2–3 times daily. Always start small and see how your body responds. Use your tincture to support: 🌙 Better sleep and dream work 🌿 Digestion after meals 💜 Emotional release and clarity ⚠️ Avoid during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Mugwort is strong medicine and works best in small, intentional amounts. 📜 Recipe Card Available: You can find the Mugwort Tincture Recipe Card in the Tincture Recipes Classroom if you want to print or download it for your herbal notebook.

Mugwort’s story runs deep, reaching back through centuries of medicine, magic, and folklore. It has been called the “Mother of Herbs” in parts of Europe and has a long history as both protector and healer. In ancient times, people believed Mugwort offered safety and strength on long journeys. Travelers would tuck it into shoes or tie it to their belts to ward off exhaustion and evil spirits. Romans burned it in homes to cleanse energy and keep negativity away. Mugwort also shows up in Norse mythology, where it was said to be one of the nine sacred herbs given to humankind by the god Odin for protection and healing. In China and Japan, Mugwort (called Ai Ye) has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and moxibustion, a practice where dried Mugwort is burned near the skin to encourage circulation and balance energy. Spiritually, Mugwort has always been tied to intuition and dreaming. Many ancient cultures saw it as a doorway between the conscious and subconscious mind. It was often used in rituals to enhance visions, strengthen intuition, and release what no longer serves. Mugwort’s mythology reminds us that true healing connects the body, mind, and spirit — protection, awareness, and trust in our own strength. 🪶 Reflection Prompt: If you could carry Mugwort with you for protection or clarity today, what would you want her to guard or guide you through?

The slide for amethyst is in the classroom under Monthly Crystal Lessons. This month’s crystal is Amethyst, one of the most loved and recognizable stones out there. Known for its calming energy and deep purple color, it’s been used for centuries as both a healing ally and a spiritual companion. Amethyst is a variety of quartz found all over the world, from Brazil to South Korea, and even here in North America. Its name comes from the Greek word amethystos, meaning “not intoxicated,” because ancient cultures believed it could protect against drunkenness and keep the mind clear. On a practical level, Amethyst is used to: - Calm an anxious or overactive mind - Support better sleep and rest - Encourage balance during emotional stress - Help break unhealthy habits or patterns Spiritually, Amethyst is tied to clarity, intuition, and spiritual protection. It’s connected to both the third eye and crown chakras, helping to quiet the mind while opening space for insight, trust, and connection to higher guidance. Many use it during meditation or rituals to deepen focus and find inner stillness. In this first slide, you’ll get a feel for the energy of Amethyst and its role throughout history. As we move through the month, we’ll explore its metaphysical properties, practical uses, and a few ways to bring its energy into your everyday life. Your task: After reading the slide, share how you’ve experienced Amethyst before. Do you already use it in your home or rituals, or is this your first time working with it?

Amethyst is part of the quartz family, one of the most common and abundant minerals on Earth. Its purple color comes from trace amounts of iron and natural irradiation that occur as the crystal forms. The deeper the purple, the higher the iron content or the greater the exposure to heat and light over time. You’ll find Amethyst in geodes, clusters, and points that form in volcanic rock cavities when mineral-rich water cools slowly. Over thousands of years, these crystals grow layer by layer, creating the rich variety of shapes and shades we see today, from pale lavender to deep violet. Major sources of Amethyst include Brazil, Uruguay, South Korea, Russia, and parts of North America. Each region’s environment gives its crystals slightly different hues and formations. For example, Brazilian Amethyst often has a soft, glowing purple tone, while stones from Uruguay are darker and more saturated. Geologically, Amethyst reminds us that beauty often forms through pressure and time. It is a crystal shaped by the Earth’s movement, minerals, and heat, a natural record of transformation and patience. 🪶 Reflection Prompt: When you think about Amethyst forming deep within the Earth over thousands of years, what does that say about your own growth and the time it takes to transform?